Cast Recording Announced for Off-Broadway's UNEXPECTED JOY
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018
Jump For Joy! The Off-Broadway cast recording of the New York premiere production of the new musical Unexpected Joy, with book and lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Janet Hood (Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens with Bill Russell), will be recorded and released by JAY Records. Produced by John Yap, the recording will feature the original cast of The York Theatre Company production who will gather at Sear Sound Studios (353 West 48th Street) on Monday, May 14, 2018 to lay down the tracks for the recording.
Lincoln Hall Presents Live Celebration of Joe Cocker's MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN, 4/20
by Kevin Pollack - Apr 7, 2017
Lincoln Hall presents a celebration and re-creation of the entire groundbreaking 1970 live album and tour, MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN on Thursday, April 20th. Serving as a dedication to Joe Cocker and Leon Russell, the show will be recreated with the exact 20-piece personnel from the original tour including a full choir, two drum kits, horn section, piano and Hammond B3, two guitars, and more.
Jake Clemons on Double Birthday Duty for LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST; 'Bob's Birthday Bash' Lineup Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2017
With special appearances scheduled for tonight in New York City and Saturdayhere in Asbury Park, the Jake Clemons Band is officially on the Birthday Beat as a participant in LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2017: The Beat Goes On, as the 17th anniversary kicks into high gear this week in the global battle to defeat Parkinson's Disease and related illnesses through the awesome power of music.
The British Are Coming to LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2017
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2017
A British Invasion is headed for the Jersey Shore to help LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2017: The Beat Goes On, fight the global battle against Parkinson's Disease with special concerts headlined by guitar god Albert Lee and legendary producer-performer-executive Peter Asher; a special guest appearance by Badfinger original Joey Molland; the nation's #1 Led Zeppelin tribute show, and a fully orchestrated 'Mad Dogs & Englishmen' recreation saluting the late vocal great Joe Cocker.
The British Are Coming! LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2017 Sets Second Wave of Acts & Events
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 6, 2017
A British Invasion is headed for the Jersey Shore to help LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2017: The Beat Goes On, fight the global battle against Parkinson's Disease with special concerts headlined by guitar god Albert Lee and legendary producer-performer-executive Peter Asher; a special guest appearance by Badfinger original Joey Molland; the nation's #1 Led Zeppelin tribute show, and a fully orchestrated 'Mad Dogs & Englishmen' recreation saluting the late vocal great Joe Cocker.
The British Are Coming! LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2017 Sets Second Wave of Acts & Events
by BWW News Desk - Dec 28, 2016
A British Invasion is headed for the Jersey Shore to help LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2017: The Beat Goes On, fight the global battle against Parkinson's Disease with special concerts headlined by guitar god Albert Lee and legendary producer-performer-executive Peter Asher; a special guest appearance by Badfinger original Joey Molland; the nation's #1 Led Zeppelin tribute show, and a fully orchestrated 'Mad Dogs & Englishmen' recreation saluting the late vocal great Joe Cocker.
The Strand Theater to Present NOW That's What I Call Music LIVE!
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 19, 2015
The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood, NJ and artistic director Anthony D'Amato presents first time ever live music subscription series, NOW That's What I Call Music LIVE!, beginning with 1998's original NOW album on November 27. The infamous compilation album series you may collected over the years, NOW That's What I Call Music!, comes alive as a list of local and national music acts re-create and their spin on pop classics from Aqua's 'Barbie Girl' and The Spice Backstreet Boys 'As Long as You Love Me' to Cherry Poppin' Daddies 'Zoot Suit Riot' and Radiohead's 'Karma Police' as you've never heard them before.
STAGE TUBE: Women Semi-Finalists Perform on AMERICAN IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 1, 2012
On last night's episode of Fox's AMERICAN IDOL, it was the ladies turn to strut their stuff. Chelsea Sorrell, Erika Van Pelt, Jennifer Hirsh, Brielle Von Hugel, Hallie Day, Skylar Laine, Baylie Brown, Hollie Cavanagh, Haley Johnsen, Shannon Magrane, Jessica Sanchez, and Elise Testone all performed live for America's vote.
STAGE TUBE: Judge Steven Tyler Strips Down on AMERICAN IDOL!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 24, 2012
As last night's AMERICAN IDOL concluded last night, host Ryan Seacrest introduced America to the Top 24 finalists. As the credits began to roll, judge Steven Tyler decided he wanted to take a dip, and went on to strip down and dive into the pool!
STAGE TUBE: AMERICAN IDOL Reveals More Semi-Finalists & Dramatic Twist
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 24, 2012
The AMERICAN IDOL auditions came to a spectacular conclusion last night as the judges' remaining picks for the semi-finalists were revealed. Jennifer, Randy and Steven have chosen their top contestants and will turn the power over to America when the LIVE shows and voting begin next week.
IDOL WATCH: The Top 24 Revealed, Part 1!
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 23, 2012
On tonight's episode of AMERICAN IDOL, the final judges' eliminations began after weeks of cuts. Whittling down the numbers from 42 to 24 is no easy task - who made the cut and who didn't? Find out now!
IDOL WATCH: Hollywood Week Continues - Fainting, Fighting and Forgetting Lyrics
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 16, 2012
This week on AMERICAN IDOL, the 185 remaining contestants are to be whittled down with both group numbers and solo performances. As the groups prepare to perform, some singers oversleep while others are ill-prepared, some are just ill, and still more are fighting with their own group.